17TH ANNUAL TAKEOFF RACE - April 11, 2026

2026 Event Information will be posted in early January 2026

2025 Event Information:

In-Person Events:

10K Run

5K Run

5K Walk

1 Mile Walk

100M Children’s Sprint (ages 6 and under)

½ Mile Children’s Run (ages 10 and under)

Virtual Events:

10K (walk or run)

5K (walk or run)

42 Mile Challenge - Inspired by Tpr. Iwaniec’s hockey and football number, you can complete the 42 Mile Challenge now through April 30, 2025 by walking, running, hiking, biking, swimming, paddling, or any combination of those activities. Progress can be added to our online results page on our online registration site as you work to complete the 42 miles.

542 Mile Challenge - For the participants who want to track their activities all year long! Inspired by Tpr. Iwaniec’s hockey and football number, you can complete the 542 Mile Challenge now through December 31, 2025 by walking, running, hiking, biking, swimming, paddling, or any combination of those activities. Progress can be added to our online results page on our online registration site as you work to complete the 542 miles. The registration fee for this event includes the 2025 TakeOff Race Shirt, 542 Mile Challenge Medal, and 542 Mile Challenge Commemorative Decal.

1042 Mile Challenge - For the participants who want to track their activities all year long! Inspired by Tpr. Iwaniec’s hockey and football number, you can complete the 1042 Mile Challenge now through December 31, 2025 by walking, running, hiking, biking, swimming, paddling, or any combination of those activities. Progress can be added to our online results page on our online registration site as you work to complete the 1042 miles. The registration fee for this event includes the 2025 TakeOff Race Shirt, 1042 Mile Challenge Medal, and 1042 Mile Challenge Commemorative Decal.

In-Person and Virtual Events:

42 Mile Challenge Bundle - Sign up for the virtual 42 Mile Challenge and bundle it with an in-person 10K Run, 5K Run, or 5K Walk for an additional $20.

542 Mile Challenge Bundle - Sign up for the virtual 542 Mile Challenge and bundle it with an in-person 10K Run, 5K Run, or 5K Walk for an additional $20. The registration fee for this event includes the 2025 TakeOff Race Shirt, 542 Mile Challenge Medal, and 542 Mile Challenge Commemorative Decal.

1042 Mile Challenge Bundle - Sign up for the virtual 1042 Mile Challenge and bundle it with an in-person 10K Run, 5K Run, or 5K Walk for an additional $20. The registration fee for this event includes the 2025 TakeOff Race Shirt, 1042 Mile Challenge Medal, and 1042 Mile Challenge Commemorative Decal.

Time & Location

In-Person Event Time:

Registration– 7:00 am - 8:30 am

Opening Ceremony– 8:40 am

Race Start– 9:00 am (Children’s Races)

9:15 am (5K/10K and 1 Mile Walk)

Location:
Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650

Registration- Fred Rogers Center

View a video of our race course here: https://youtu.be/9NQOytdNTr4

Registration

Entry Fee:

In-Person Events (10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Children's Races)
$30 Early Registration

$40 Registration received after March 24

$15 Early Registration (ages 10 and under)

$20 Registration received after March 24 (ages 10 and under)

Virtual Events (10K, 5K Run, 42 Mile Challenge)

$30 Early Registration

$40 Registration received after March 24

Virtual Events (542 Mile Challenge and 1042 Mile Challenge)

$100 Registration - includes the 2025 TakeOff Race Shirt, 542/1042 Mile Challenge Medal, and 542/1042 Mile Challenge Commemorative Decal.

542 or 1042 Mile Challenge plus In-Person 5K or 10K Bundle

$120 Registration - includes the virtual 542/1042 Mile Challenge registration PLUS an In-Person 5K or 10K registration for the event on April 12 at Saint Vincent College for the same participant. This is not transferable.

42 Mile Challenge plus In-Person 5K or 10K Bundle

$50 Registration ($60 Registration received after March 24) - includes the virtual 42 Mile Challenge registration PLUS an In-Person 5K or 10K registration for the event on April 12 at Saint Vincent College for the same participant. This is not transferable.

* Registration is non-refundable

Awards

In-Person Event Awards:

5K Run and 10K Run– Medals for top three male and female finishers overall, top three

law enforcement officers overall, and top three male and female finishers in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.

5K Run In-Person Team– Top three teams overall. Teams must have a minimum of five members.

Most Members– Team with the most members in ANY walking or running event.

Children’s Races– Top three finishers in each heat. All participants will receive ribbons.

Virtual Awards:

Virtual participants will be able to download an individualized participation certificate and a customized race bib.

Virtual Results:

Results can be submitted through our online registration site. Here is a brief tutorial on how to submit results: https://youtu.be/sGQuDiy4Lp4

Photos:

We would love to see a photo of you completing your event. You can upload it with your virtual results, email it to us, post it to Facebook, or share it using #trooperiwaniec on Twitter and Instagram.

17TH ANNUAL TAKEOFF RACE - April 11, 2026

2026 Event Information will be posted in early January 2026

Time & Location

Registration

Awards

Printable Race Files

Thank You to our Race Sponsors!

Colonel Sponsors

Lt. Colonel Sponsors

Major Sponsors

Captain Sponsors

Lieutenant Sponsors

Sergeant Sponsors

2025 Takeoff Race Results

17TH ANNUAL TAKEOFF RACE - April 11, 2026

2026 Event Information will be posted in early January 2026

Time & Location

Registration

Awards

Printable Race Files

Thank You to our Race Sponsors!

Colonel Sponsors

Lt. Colonel Sponsors

Major Sponsors

Captain Sponsors

Lieutenant Sponsors

Sergeant Sponsors

2025 Takeoff Race Results

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